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Category: Sports

Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé
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Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 13, 2024

Swedish prosecutors have closed a rape investigation related to soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October, citing insufficient…

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms
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Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

FIFA has officially selected Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 Men’s World Cup, the governing body confirmed Wednesday.…

2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil
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2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 12, 2024

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, FIFA announced Tuesday.…

Lionel Messi Named 2024 Major League Soccer MVP
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Lionel Messi Named 2024 Major League Soccer MVP

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 9, 2024

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player for 2024, despite missing 15 regular-season matches with injuries and…

Kenya to Host 14th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa
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Kenya to Host 14th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 6, 2024

Kenya will host the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 7 to 15, with…

Kenya’s Yegon, Ethiopia’s Jifar Win Singapore Marathon
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Kenya’s Yegon, Ethiopia’s Jifar Win Singapore Marathon

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Kenya’s Geoffrey Yegon and Ethiopia’s Fantu Zewude Jifar claimed victory in the Gold Label Elite Marathon at the 2024 Standard…

Tebogo, Hassan Win Top Honors at World Athlete of the Year Awards
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Tebogo, Hassan Win Top Honors at World Athlete of the Year Awards

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan were named World Athletes of the Year at the 2024 awards ceremony in Monaco, following…

Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
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Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Tennis champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for TMZ, a banned heart medication, the International…

Rwandan Siblings Win Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championships
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Rwandan Siblings Win Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championships

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Team Rwanda’s Harifa Niyitanga, Sharifu Dushime, and Sidike Niyonkuru won bronze in the team kata competition at the 11th Commonwealth…

Mbappé Misses Penalty as Real Madrid Falls to Liverpool
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Mbappé Misses Penalty as Real Madrid Falls to Liverpool

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Kylian Mbappé’s struggles continued Wednesday as he missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, marking the club’s…

CAF Champions League Begins with ES Tunis vs. Djoliba AC in Group D Opener
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CAF Champions League Begins with ES Tunis vs. Djoliba AC in Group D Opener

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stage begins on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with ES Tunis hosting Malian side Djoliba AC…

Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case
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Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The trial of six individuals accused of attempting to extort football star Paul Pogba is set to begin Tuesday, November…

Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year
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Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby’s Players of the Year on…

Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss
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Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis Tuesday following a loss to the Netherlands in Spain’s quarter-final…

Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight
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Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 16, 2024November 16, 2024

Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a disappointing eight-round bout that left 70,000 fans unimpressed. The…

South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges
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South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and a key figure in securing the 2010 FIFA World…

CAF Increases Prize Money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by Over 50%
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CAF Increases Prize Money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by Over 50%

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize pool for the 2024 Women’s Champions…

Mbappé Excluded from France Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches
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Mbappé Excluded from France Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Kylian Mbappé has once again been left out of the France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against…

Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint Over XY Chromosome Allegations
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Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint Over XY Chromosome Allegations

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France following reports that she has XY chromosomes,…

Libyan Football Federation to Appeal Sanctions After Canceled Match Against Nigeria
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Libyan Football Federation to Appeal Sanctions After Canceled Match Against Nigeria

Aisha AdedunmolaOctober 31, 2024October 31, 2024

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) plans to legally contest sanctions imposed following the cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations…

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